@representindia: indiainlast24hr A video has gone viral showing Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar engaged in a forceful phone exchange with Sub-Divisional Police Officer Anjana Krishna during her attempt to inspect illegal soil excavation in Solapur's Kurdu village. In the two-minute clip, Pawar can be heard asserting, "Suno, main Deputy Chief Minister bol raha hoon aur aapko aadesh deta hoon ki vo rokwao" ("Listen, I am the Deputy Chief Minister and I order you to stop it"). Krishna, originally from Kerala and newly posted in Maharashtra, did not recognize the voice on the call and requested Pawar to place the call to her official mobile. His reaction was sharp and sarcastic: "Main aapko video call karta hoon... tabhi aap mera chehra pehchaan paoge na... itna aapko daring hua hai kya?" ("I'll video-call you so you can recognize my face... do you have that much daring?"). The incident has triggered strong political criticism. Opposition parties accused Pawar of interfering with law enforcement, suggesting that his actions favored unlawful activity tied to party interests. In response, NCP MP Sunil Tatkare stated the video was likely leaked intentionally, arguing that Pawar's intention was to calm local tensions rather than halt legal action outright. This confrontation has spotlighted the tensions between political authority and administrative enforcement, raising important questions about respect for officers, the sanctity of law, and how public servants navigate pressure in challenging Environments

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Friday 05 September 2025 07:37:02 GMT